Birb Research and Memories

Luca gave a small nod, though no words in response. Then from this day on...yes, he would be referred to as that...using Selena's family name.

That was...quite a strong tie...but while in the moment it was...admittedly a bit flustering, it was...nice to have. There was no way for them to tie themselves any further really, but that was alright by him.

This was...more than acceptable...

"...I don't even get a kiss for allowing you to use my centuries old name? Older than even you? Hmph." Selena...used her pride as a weapon to keep herself from turning red, instead raising an eyebrow as Luca nodded.

She didn't even get a...thank you or anything! No kiss... nothing. Her head turned after a moment as her lips pursed. Hmph.

"I...apologize, but...even I am not...free from feeling...even a slightly bit flustered from this." Luca answered, freely admitting he felt such an emotion.

A hand left its spot from around Selena, moving up to her cheek before he leaned down to kiss her, holding it for a few moments before pulling back. "...Thank you."

He...should thank her for such...he felt.

"I am feeling such too... I guess that's why I am trying to cover it up so badly." While Luca admitted his fluster, Selena felt she should admit her own and finally let her own blush appear. It was just a tint to her cheeks and she gave him a shy smile as his hand moved to her cheek before he leaned down to kiss her.

She responded to it, her eyes closing for the brief moments before he pulled away and eliciting a whimper from her. Selena's eyes finally opened as he thanked her, causing her to smile more brightly and nod. "You're welcome. Thank you too... For accepting it. It means the world to me."

Luca gave another small nod. He was...happy that it meant so much to Selena, he had accepted her name and would use it. It did mean a lot to him as well, it showed how much she cared and loved him...even if he already knew how much she did.

He gave her another small kiss, hearing that whimper after he'd pulled from the first one and now he was attempting to make up for doing so. Though...a small kiss might not have entirely cut it.

Selena's hand moved up to Luca's hair, holding him down as he attempted, attempted to make it a small kiss. That was not acceptable in the least! She pulled him back to her lips, keeping him there as she kissed him thoroughly and without any shame. If someone walked in on them, so be it. It was their own stupid fault.

She had emotions that needed venting with the man who was causing them.

A small kiss wasn't going to cut it, it seemed. Luca realized his as Selena pulled him back down, and he responded to the deeper kiss as she pulled him in to it.

His arm moved back around her, holding her to him. If she wanted longer, and deeper kisses then he would give them. He was certainly not against such actions.

Their location mattered little to him right now.

Selena's arms wrapped around Luca tightly as he pulled her closer to him, not wanting for a moment to let go. This kissing was too good even if the dancing had stopped, the dancing wasn't as important now that she had calmed herself down.

She clung to both his hair and his coat, keeping them in a grip that wouldn't allow him to pull back very far if he attempted it in the least. Kissing was of the utmost importance...even above breathing and food and everything else in the world.

Luca continued to respond to the kiss, enjoying it himself as he felt Selena's arms wrap around and cling to him. They had researched for hours, and had had...very decent results come from it, and after talking...and calming themselves it was good to enjoy this...

They could keep going like this, he didn't mind at all.

Selena's mind was focused soley on one thing for the moment and she realized a major flaw in that. Here... in this place... Ugh.

Her mouth pulled away from Luca's as she shook her head. "I will want you if we keep kissing like this."

She did want him...

"So you should take me to your rooms. I'd rather not do anything here that might make me like the place." And having nice make upish sex on the divan might be something nice that she liked. Definitely not acceptable.

Selena did not want to be here, and well... They had gotten the business they'd come her for done. There wasn't really anymore reason for them to stay.

"A garganta here will be fine?" He questioned, looking around at their surrounding area that was the library.

He could open one here and they could easily get back to his rooms and leave this place.

"I already said Septimo. The rumors will spread but I doubt anyone will believe them... Garganta is fine, no one is around to get caught in one." Selena's words were fast as she grimaced, but it was quickly replaced by a reassuring smile. The unhappy expression was mostly aimed at the library as she looked around quickly to make sure there was no one around.

She didn't sense or see anyone so it would be fine to just leave. The sweater wasn't one of her favorites so it could be left behind, the poor thing.

"Alright..." With a final nod, Luca stepped back from Selena, though he didn't release her fully, one hand moving down to take hers as he opened a garganta for them.

He held her hand securely as he stepped inside, and once the both of them were in it the portal closed.

The walk back to his rooms would be a short distance, and a quick trip.

Once back to his rooms, Luca stepped from the portal, his feet hitting the floor as he waited for Selena to be out of it fully before closing it.

Selena held Luca's hand a tad stronger than she would have had they not been traveling through those tears in the world's fabric that he made with ease. Instead she held her skirt up with one hand and followed him, much like a queen with her knight or consort and her head held high.

Stepping out after him, she smiled and let out a tense breath that eased her just a bit more. Some of the stiffness in her body and shoulders faded the moment she was in his rooms, as if even Hueco Mundo's odd air was preferred to that place.

Instead she swept around his room with her dress, spinning just a bit and finally enjoying the clothing with a smile. "I feel better and now I feel like an actual princess. Huh. How odd."

Sex...would be nice in a bit... for now she was relishing her freedom.

Luca had to give a small smile at the comment she'd made; felt like an actual princess...? Odd? She felt better though, which gave him relief. She didn't like being at that estate...

"Later perhaps I can take you to see the moon? We have yet to do that, and I...believe you might like the view." He felt it would be something Selena liked...the moon anyway...and it wasn't something they'd really...done yet due to her adjusting to the fact of well...where they were and what he was.

He was being a bit...bold by suggesting it...he felt, but... It was something he thought she might enjoy.

"...Why not now?" Selena's interest piqued, her eyes widening as she turned in a flurry of cloth. Her skirts swayed to a halt as she smiled brightly, eyes also shining with the same happiness. "I can put off things like sex for a bit... Besides, you promised to show me your beloved moon."

His boldness seemed to have paid off with her utter happiness as she hurried back to his side, excitement just shining all around her. "Come on then. I wish to see! I am all dressed up, it'd be a shame to waste it all on taking it off immediately."

She flipped her hair over her shoulder and grinned.

Now?

"Alright, if you prefer now we can go and see now." It was always night in Hueco Mundo, so this was something they could do whenever they wanted. If Selena wanted to see now, then he would certainly take her to see.

She seemed happy about the suggestion as well, which caused him to be happy in return.

As she hurried back to him, he took her hand into his once more and began leading her towards the door and out of it. It was a bit of a walk, a little longer than the walk they'd taken to reach his rooms from the garganta, but not...entirely long.

Sensing his confusion as Luca lead her out, Selena just smiled up at him on the way to the door. "Is it odd that I would pick just spending time with you instead of sex? I like both equally, I like your company as much as I like your body. I want to see more things you enjoy just as much as I want to taste you."

"That's not that weird to know, right?" She raised her eyebrow up as she stared, wondering what his reply would be to such words and almost teasing. Selena knew very well she rarely ever stopped once she started but...this was a much more special occasion than that.

"Ah, no It's not weird...I was unsure about offering to go...now; I believed you would enjoy it, but I was unsure if going...outside would be something you'd want to do until later."

It was...rather difficult to explain in words as he attempted to answer her, but he believed he had given a decent explanation...in a sense.

The balcony wasn't far from here, just another turn down the halls and it'd be just ahead...

"...I am still a bit nervous about all of this." Selena finally admitted, taking in the attempt Luca had made to explain and understanding the undertones of what he was saying. "Its scary and worrying for me, even right now. But I said I'd try and... well honestly the moon sounds like it'd be so beautiful."

"I trust in your skills to protect and never hurt me." She gave Luca that reassurance as she scooted just a bit closer to him, not liking the hallways in the least. "A-And at least outside... its distracting? Maybe... I've never seen it. I should at least once!"

He had expected as such...

This wasn't something she'd get used to so quickly, and it was still...early with this. It would take time, lots of it...and there was no guarantee she'd be okay with most of this at all... As...long as she was alright with him...

He stepped closer to her as she did to him when they neared the end of the hall; it...should...

Lifting his free hand, he went to shield her eyes; "Forgive...me, I feel it would be nicer as a surprise?"

It was a last minute thought...

Selena waited as he paused at the door, eyes darting to Luca in question before his hand came up and covered her eyes. She just stood there for a moment before giving a soft breath and smiling, trying not to shake a bit. "I-It should be nicer."

She trusted Luca and it wasn't as if he couldn't already do anything he wanted with her, anything ever. So...why the small jolt of fear when her eyes were covered? Probably her...wish to always be in control or have the illusion of it. She trusted him...she trusted him... "Lead me out Septimo."

He noticed the shake, and the small jolt as he covered her eyes and gave a silent apology. He would have said so aloud, but... He doubted there would have been much of a point in doing so.

Leading her towards the door, he opened it and once they'd stepped outside he let out a small breath. It was a good spot, and good view... that was good.

"Alright, we're out." Saying that, he moved his hand from her eyes, looking down at her to see her reaction.

Selena allowed herself to be led, the small moments she had taken to compose herself allowing her to calm down and just enjoy the fact that Luca was excited enough to want it to be a surprise. Her small smile grew as she thought that, becoming softer and less nervous before the change in temperature made her curious. She wasn't cold... but it was definitely not as warm or as humid inside and it was slightly windy.

As he removed his hand, she slowly opened her eyes to see... "Beautiful..."

It was an awed whisper as she looked out, the sands perfectly white...with a bright odd moon in the sky lighting everything up. She stepped forward, staring up at it and at everything, not even noticing how high up they were. She just stared and smiled... It was absolutely gorgeous. How? How did this...how come the hollows got this realm...

Selena's reaction made Luca feel better about having made it a surprise, her reaction was a good one...and he was relieved and happy she thought it beautiful. Her awed reaction caused a smile to appear as he turned his eyes to look out towards the desert.

He'd done his wandering out there for some time...but it was still nice to look out on.